2839-24 Draft Amended Tree Removal Ordinance 4876-5203-6254 v.1 (1.17.24).pdf

5 TOWNSHIP FORESTER—The Township-designated person primarily responsible for enforcing this chapter and who is qualified to do so by having the status of a Qualified Tree Expert; appointed by the Township of West Orange to implement this chapter and to carry out other related responsibilities as the Township may provide, including, but not limited to, developing and recommending (i) Township Woodlands Retention and Protection Plan; (ii) Township Tree Inventory; and (iii) Planting Schedule. TREE — A self-supporting perennial woody plant having a diameter of at least 2.5 inches measured at a point 4.5 feet (or 54 inches) from the ground at the base of the tree on its uphill side. TREE CANOPY—Tree canopy means the layer of leaves, branches, and stems of trees that cover the ground when viewed from above and that can be measured as a percentage of a land area shaded by trees. TREE OF HEAVEN—(Alianthus altissma) An invasive tree that attracts Japanese Spotted Lantern flies which pose a serious threat to the native ecosystem. TREE REMOVAL NEIGHBOR NOTIFICATION FORM – A form required to be completed by an Applicant seeking to remove any trees. The applicant shall certify that that the Tree Removal Neighbor Notification Form has been delivered to all neighbors within 200 feet of the Applicant’s property line in accordance with this Chapter. TREE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT APPLICATION—A form completed by the Applicant provided by the Township which shall be submitted to the Township Forester in accordance with Chapter XXX, § 5. TREE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PERMIT—A permit issued by the Township Forester to an Applicant who complies with all tree removal and replacement procedures set forth in this Chapter. TREE REPLACEMENT FUND—A dedicated fund established pursuant to this chapter. The purpose of the fund is to permit any applicant applicant who removes a viable tree and demonstrates lack of feasibility in replanting replacement trees on-site the ability to pay a fee to the Fund. The amount of the fee that the applicant shall contribute must be made in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; specifically Chapter XXX, § 8. VOLCANO MULCHING—Piling mulch against the trunk of a tree in the shape of a volcano causing tree roots to circle the trunk and subsequently weaken the tree. Thus, the tree root flare, which is the connection with the trunk root and the surface

runk of a tree in the shape of a volcano causing tree roots to circle the trunk and subsequently weaken the tree. Thus, the tree root flare, which is the connection with the trunk root and the surface of the ground, shall remain visible at all times. §___-4: Tree Removal and Replacement Permits 2839. No person shall be granted permission to remove more than two (2) trees within a twenty-four (24) month period. No person shall cut, remove, or engage in activities